2026-01-15 01:29:25

The digital collectibles market continues to heat up. NFL's streaming broadcast broke records with 31.6 million views, signaling a new phase for sports NFTs. Meanwhile, the basketball card market is also lively—videos of a $40,000 high-value card pack opening have surged in popularity, sparking widespread discussion among traders about the investment value of high-end collectibles. Football superstar Messi's limited digital card sells for as much as $38,000 and has become a hot topic during the World Cup preparations.

Interestingly, to curb black market reselling, the well-known IP One Piece has taken aggressive measures—removing shrink-wrap packaging, completely changing the traditional collectible protection method. This decision has sparked heated debate within the collecting community. Additionally, the release of the new game Riftbound has also become a focal point—its pre-launch to launch process has been analyzed in detail, reflecting the market's high attention to digital asset issuance strategies. These series of events indicate that the NFT and digital collectibles markets are undergoing a period of deep adjustment and innovation.

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AirdropNinja

· 1h ago

Can a 40,000-dollar card opening video go viral like this? It totally blew my mind. Messi card 38k... How many people's monthly salary is that? That move in One Piece was amazing, directly banning scalpers' ideas is a good approach. Sports NFTs are really taking off this wave, the NFL data is shocking. Riftbound's launch strategy was comprehensive; this marketing really understood the game. Is the card market this deep? Feels like gambling. Once the shrink wrap is removed, the black market has no way out? That’s brilliant. 31.6 million views... The sports world is starting to embrace Web3. High-end collectible investment value... To put it nicely, it’s just a game of hot potato. Messi digital cards are so expensive, it’s better to buy real collectibles.

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NotAFinancialAdvice

· 4h ago

Messi's price at 38k? Are you crazy? It hurts to watch. --- The 31.6 million view count on NFL—that's the real breaking of the circle moment. --- One Piece directly tearing off the film? That move is truly awesome, just to prevent you from flipping for a profit. --- I watched the 40k unpacking video three times, just to see if there's any chance of getting it for free haha. --- Sports NFTs are really about to take off. Is it still possible to jump on now? --- Once the shrink wrap is torn, the black market dies. This move is indeed a bit ruthless. --- The complete marketing chain for Riftbound's release, I learned a lot. --- The problem is, who the hell will actually use these expensive cards? They're just holding onto them for appreciation. --- During the NFT market adjustment period, it actually seems to present more opportunities.

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WalletInspector

· 4h ago

Messi's price at 38k? This price is really outrageous, feels like hype. --- The hype around the 40k unboxing video... I really think there are a lot of new investors this time. --- Removing shrink wrap from One Piece? That's a bit harsh, but it can indeed combat scalpers. --- Is Sports NFT about to take off again? But how long can it last this time? --- The 31.6 million views look impressive, but the real investors are probably just a small group. --- Riftbound's promotion this time is really clever, knows marketing well. --- The rampant black market resale shows that NFT liquidity is still too strong. --- The card market is starting to bubble again, cycling like this every time.

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GasWaster

· 4h ago

Messi card $38,000? That's really damn crazy, what kind of divine card is this? I really can't understand the card opening videos, it's just burning money. One Piece is withdrawing and shrinking the pack? That's a ruthless move, black market traders must be crying their eyes out. Sports NFTs are on the rise, I should have gone all in earlier. A basketball card worth $40,000... I don't even have the qualification to watch it.

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LiquidityWhisperer

· 4h ago

The 40,000-dollar card拆卡 video is really amazing, this is the feeling of gambling wrapping paper. Messi card 38,000? Are you crazy? How long do you have to hold to break even? One Piece removing the膜 this move is ruthless, directly cutting off the scalper's business line. It seems like the sports NFT wave is really coming, but it also feels like a replay of the previous bubble... I’ve never heard of Riftbound, is everyone really playing it? With the card market so competitive, I’ll just keep holding my few old cards. What does the rampant black market indicate? It proves these things are really valuable. If One Piece dares to do this, the IP side is also going all out.

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AirdropHunterXM

· 4h ago

Messi's card at 38k? Can't we stop cutting the leeks? This price is really outrageous... --- I'm already tired of watching the 40,000-dollar card unpacking videos. Every time they say they've made a profit, but then they turn around and lose money. --- Removing the film from One Piece? That move is genius. Anti-scalpers are shooting themselves in the foot. --- Sports NFTs are really taking off. How come those I bought last year are still sitting in my wallet... --- Riftbound and other small games are being discussed so heatedly? The market is crazy. --- Black market reselling is so serious, no wonder content creators are so aggressive. --- Just 31.6 million views and you're this excited? Wait and see, it's all hype. --- Collectibles are meant to be speculated on. Without hype, they’re not worth much. --- I just want to know if Messi's card can still be sold now. --- No film left, so how can it be sold at a premium... This decision is really brilliant.

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